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Thailand Beach Holiday

Thailand glory is its magnificent coastline. Beaches range from gentle crescents of white sand with calm waters to rocky headlands pounded by raging surf. Thailand has some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Whether tucked away on a secluded island or dancing till dawn in a lively resort town, there is a beach to suit every taste and budget. Counterclockwise, from Phuket's northern tip, where the Sarasin Bridge connects the island with the mainland, Phuket's major beaches (and temples and botanical gardens)

Pattaya and Jomtien
Near Bangkok is busy Pattaya, divided into north, central and south. Accommodation is varied and always available. Although the beach is nothing special, dining and entertainment abound and water sports (water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, jet skiing and fishing) keep beach goers satisfied. South of Pattaya, Jomtien is a nicer, quieter beach offering similar facilities. North of Pattaya, Wong Amat's narrow beach is a complete break, with just a few restaurants staying open late. Diving and snorkeling are available around the islands off Pattaya, but visibility is not as good as it is off the southern islands.

Hua Hin
Four hours by bus from Bangkok, Hua Hin is a lively, breezy town with a long white-sand beach. Tourists can take pony rides, and Wat Khao Takiap rewards those who walk there with a nice sea view. A few catamaran, parasailing and jet ski operators work off Hua Hin beach, but it is mostly peaceful.

Koh Samui
Koh Samui has lovely beaches to suit everyone. The most active are Chaweng and Lamai, which offer similar activities to Pattaya plus mountain bike, motorcycle and jeep hire. Chaweng also has vibrant nightlife. Northwards, Koh Phangan is cheaper and quieter, except for the riotous full moon parties at Had Rin. Northwards again, Koh Tao is a restful (but busy in the high season) getaway with great diving.

Phuket
Phuket offers all the above activities and entertainment, and hiking is possible, even outside bustling Patong Beach. Runners can join the local Hash House Harriers' foot races.

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Scuba Diving in Thailand
Thailand offers some of the best opportunities for diving in the world. Many dive sites are considered world class in standard. Both east and west coastlines and the countless offshore islands are popular among divers for their clear waters and colorful marine life. Whether an accomplished diver or just a beginner, you won't be disappointed with Thailand's undersea world.

Thailand offers some of the best opportunities for diving in the world. Many dive sites are considered world class in standard. Both east and west coastlines and the countless offshore islands are popular among divers for their clear waters and colorful marine life. Whether an accomplished diver or just a beginner, you won't be disappointed with Thailand's undersea world.

So it's no great surprise that so many amateur divers have turned professional here. Some have even turned into dive shop operators and run diving schools in Thailand. In recent years, dive operators have increased enormously at several popular dive sites including Pattaya, Phuket, Samui, Ko Phangan and others .

Ko Tao - A special significence :

Ko Tao is popular for its diving centers, schools and shops, mostly owned by foreigners, mushrooming on this tiny eastern island. It's possible for a dedicated beginner to start from scratch and climb the ladder all the way up to the instructor level here, something that usually takes years to accomplish. The reputation of Ko Tao has blazed across the world during the past few years.

But Thailand has many more diving sites for your choice. If you are looking for sites that are less crowded but equally wonderful, then you can check out the hundreds of islands in both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.

The majority of diving destinations close to Phuket are located in nearby Phangnga , where hundreds of limestone islands rise up from the blue waters. Also popular are the largely uninhabited Similan Islands, recently listed among the world's ten most beautiful spots for underwater scenery and the spectacular Phi Phi Islands near Phuket.
On the other side of the peninsula in the Gulf of Thailand is the Ang Thong Islands National Marine Park, a group of more than 40 beautiful islands off the west of Surat Thani province and near Ko Samui.
In Pattaya, scuba divers can organize daily trips from the resort to the offshore islands of Ko Lan, Ko Sak, and Ko Krok.